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(Tehillim/Psalms 112:3): Wealth and riches are in his house and his righteousness is standing forever.I especially felt the need to create this blog since I always thought to myself that when I became successful I would make sure I could share what I l learned with as many people as I could. After reading many books; attending expensive lectures; searching the internet; joining several telemarketing groups; YHWH finally opened my eyes to something that was with me all along. Himself and his word. The scriptures is filled with so much guidance and direction not only on how we should live our spiritual lives and eat healthy but on how we should live our financial lives and become self sufficient. YHWH put my husband and sister in my life 5 years ago. And so my journey began bringing the little knowledge of Real Estate and an open mind . By this I mean that while I owned property I was not aware that the items within my home especially should be just as valuable or more valuable. Together my husband and sister have over 23 years experience in Antiques and Real Estate. We have decided to start this blog for two reasons. The first one being to share YHWH blessings and truths with others who are struggling with their finances and do not have to. The second one being to connect with those that are aware that YHWH wants us to have silver and gold, fine linens, and land until the coming of Messiah. (Debarim/Deuteronomy 28:12) YHWH opens to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand. And you shall lend to many nations, but you do not borrow. YHWH wants us to be independent of and not dependent on mainstream society. As long as we follow the Torah we don't have to want for anything and what we need shall be provided for us. The buildings where we congregate should be ours meaning we should not be paying rent. We should grow our own fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes and share them with each other. We should have our own wells and windmills for water and electricity. YHWH calls his "Children of Israel" set-apart for a reason.We practice what we preach by owning and selling antiques, silver, and land. We are located in West Virginia and welcome visitors. You may also visit us at our website antiquesandfinearts4everyone.synthasite.com or contact us at antiquesandfineart4everyone@yahoo.com. We will also post different events that we will be apart of. Part of our ministry is speaking to different churches and congregations on the benefits and obligations we have to our children, in sustaining our cultural heritage, and investing all our talents wisely. We welcome your feedback questions and concerns.Shalom,Tamar
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THESE FIVE (5) WORDS MEAN DIFFERENT THINGS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE. WE
HAVE FOUND THAT AS BUSINESS OWNERS / ENTREPRENEURS WE HAVE COME UP
WITH ALOT OF MEANINGS AS TO WHAT THESE FIVE WORDS MEAN TO US AND TO
OUR BUSINESSES. WE THOUGHT THAT WE WOULD DO A LITTLE DUE DILIGENCE TO
BRING THE MEANING OF THEM TO YOU


NETWORKING: A supportive system of sharing information and services
among individuals and groups having a common interest

NETWORKERS: An association of individuals having a common interest,
formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like.
(To succeed at Networking, You will have to become a Networker. No one
can do that for you ~ This is your role) When you become a
Networker you will begin to Promote and Market and Advertise your
Products and or Services through the Networking System that has been
given and you will share in the like and be more effective)


PROMOTING
: To encourage the sales, acceptance, etc., of (a product/
service), esp. through advertising or other publicity. (This is your
role)


MARKETING: The total of activities involved in the transfer of goods
from the producer or seller to the consumer or buyer, including
advertising, shipping, storing, and selling ( This is your role )


ADVERTISING: The act or practice of calling public attention to one's
product, service, need, etc., esp. by paid announcements in newspapers
and magazines, over radio or television, on billboards. Unless
otherwise stated in an agreement (This is your role)


Wow! It seems that we have our work cut out for us. The stage has
been set...The Support System is in place. Go forward, become a
Networker and start Promoting, Marketing and Advertising your
business.
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The OpportunitySmartTechPeople a online Tech Community/ Tech Job Board is seeking writers to assist in Technical web content development, blog writing/management, articles and press releases. The Web content development will consist of technical articles, news and tech career tips that will be published on our Web site or and newsletter.The Perfect Web WriterWe are looking for a creative writer with experience in Technology and writing for the Web. The successful candidate will be able to provide examples of his or her work, and show a proven ability to write optimized, engaging content. He or she will also be willing to become a Tech expert.The BlogThe perfect writer will be responsible for posting to our corporate blog and managing a separate blog that will be genre specific. The genre-specific blog will require self-starting abilities and knowledge of blogging platforms! Do you already have a blog? We would like to see it!The application process requires a resume but MOST IMPORTANTLY a sample two paragraph article informational on Tech Industry (Tech Careers) . Our company website is www.smarttechpeople.com (Check out the site, please note content has not been added to site), we Start Up Company with a variety of websites, at this time we can not pay for this position, however writers will be given full credit for all work. As the company grows and begins to produce income each writers will be compensated as well as given an opportunity to become a Full Time Employee of the company.To submit your info email us at – question@smarttechpeople.com
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Experts say it takes 30 days to change a negative behavior to a positive behavior. With that in mind I will be posting a positive quote of the day for the next 30 days. I hope all of you will find a quote that pushes you forward in your goal towards business success. Stay tuned.......Zanira Says SMILEDay 8And Then SomeThese three little words are the secret to success. They are the difference between average people and top people in most companies. The top people always do what is expected...And Then SomeThey are thoughtful of others; they are considerate and kind...And Then SomeThey meet their obligations and responsibilities fairly and squarely....And Then SomeThey are good friends and neighbors....And Then Some...They can be counted on in an emergency....And Then SomeI am thankful for people like this, for they make the world livable. Their spirit of service is summed up in these little words....And Then Some.....Carl HolmesZanira Says SMILE
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Is a Las Vegas Wedding right for you?

Every year, some 120,000 weddings are performed in Las Vegas, making it the most popular destination wedding site by far. But is a Las Vegas wedding right for you? If you’re a traditional-minded couple -- or if one of you has been planning your wedding since puberty -- the answer is probably no.On the other hand, if you want to get married quickly and are open to something different, a Las Vegas wedding could be perfect for you.Below you’ll find some of the plusses and minuses of having a wedding in Las Vegas. If you decide to go ahead with it, you’ll be in the company of such notables as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Michael Jordan, Wayne Newton, and, briefly, Britney Spears.PROS OF A LAS VEGAS WEDDINGAffordability – This is the biggest advantage of a Las Vegas wedding. While a traditional US wedding costs $22,000 on average, you can have a complete wedding ceremony for a few hundred dollars (or less) in Las Vegas.Timing – You will be able to book a chapel for your wedding in Las Vegas on short notice. Reservations are helpful, although walk-ins are accommodated in some places. Just don’t expect to sweep into a Las Vegas wedding chapel on Valentine’s Day or a popular holiday weekend and get married right away.Convenience – At Las Vegas hotels with wedding chapels, there’s usually a wedding coordinator who can arrange everything from your wedding flowers to the officiant to music and photography/videography. And you can plan it all over the phone or even online.Fun – Couples who’ve been married before, older couples, and couples who love to laugh appreciate the ease of a Las Vegas wedding. And if you want to get married in Las Vegas by an Elvis impersonator, who's to stop you?Start the Honeymoon Early – No need to get on a plane or head out of town after the wedding. Las Vegas is more than a great wedding town – Las Vegas is a great honeymoon destination, too.CONS OF A LAS VEGAS WEDDINGYour Wedding, Your Way – There’s no comparison between a wedding planned months or years in advance with a quickie Las Vegas one. If you’re someone who cares about having specific wedding colors, custom favors, a certain baker, local florists and bands, and other elements that personalize a wedding, you may not be satisfied with a standard Las Vegas wedding package.Conveyor Belt Mentality – While Las Vegas wedding chapels attempt to keep wedding parties separate, they don’t always succeed. Some Las Vegas hotels have more than one chapel, so you may encounter people from other wedding parties. At one of the better Las Vegas wedding chapels, couples have one hour of chapel time: 30 minutes for guest arrival and seating, 15 minutes for the ceremony, and 15 minutes for photography. If you walk down the Las Vegas Strip later (or even pause at a craps table for a while), you’re likely to see several other brides and grooms on your special day.Guest List – If you live far from Las Vegas, some friends and family members will be unable to afford the expense or time to travel to Vegas to see you get married. (On the other hand, this is a perfect way to avoid having marginal friends and family attend your wedding.)Reception Sites – Las Vegas wedding chapels are just that: Places where weddings are conducted. If you want to have a reception afterwards, that has to be arranged separately. Larger hotels have banquet and meeting rooms which are mostly used for corporate functions. I recommend a private room in a restaurant.Tacky Image – Despite the best efforts of Las Vegas' finest hotels -- which can produce gala affairs second to none -- Las Vegas weddings are still considered tacky by some.ALL THE BESTWhether or not you decide to wed or honeymoon in Las Vegas, keep this in mind: It's ultimately less important where you seal your vows than it is that you say them with a true heart -- and live them throughout your marriage.
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Marg's 7 day business building plan

Hello all, I just need to write down my business building thoughts...I suggest that you do the same and track your progress whether you use your blog or a notebook, which Im doing as well. Ok so here it goes.During the week of July 27 thru August 2, 2008, to build my business I will:* work on my newsletter (its almost the first of the month) and get it out to all the brides on my list telling them about my upcoming workshops and offer a discount on my services.* find the local networking events and make sure that I RSVP and add them to my calender* mail off postcards to brides telling them about my gown preservation service* further look for venues in which to promote my business.* work with my graphic artist to get some advertising slick done* get the press releases out about the upcoming guests on LE Radio* update my slide picture show showing confirmed guest and upcoming events* look into wholesale offerings from my sistafriends who sale bath and body productsWhat are you doing over the next 7 days to promote your business?
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Never Giving Up

Ever since 8th grade I've wanted to publish my work, however, I never really knew how to go about it. I went through college deciding to become a magazine editor. Except life is funny, things never worked out that way. Stranded in my Master's English program at a prestigious university I was extremely unhappy with my life. I decided to drop out of the M.A. program and try to find what I wanted to do.So imagine my surprise when I stumbled on the notion of self-publishing. I ran the gambit of doubt. I doubted my talent, my business acumen, my product. When I realized how much money I would need to become officially published I panicked. Well, I threw a hissy fit. "I can't do this" I stammered to family and friends, "I can't afford it and my product will look so bootleg," tumbled out of my mouth. After a mini prep talk a source guided me to a grant specifically for emerging poets/writers. I was completely thrilled. Most guides and family members tried to tell me to take out a loan, but I did not want to deal with the hassle or debt and finding another part-time seemed difficult, with the other priorities and commitments.I felt so blessed to have the opportunity to apply for the grant. With a re-newed spirit I made a promise to myself. Always go the last quarter mile of the race. Never under any circumstances give up. No matter the money situation or if someone does not embrace my idea I've realized that almost getting to the finish line will never help me succeed. Even though it sounds corny and quite obvious, surprisingly it was never obvious to me. Now that I decided to stick through no matter what, I'm finding so many different ways to reassess my budget and to redesign my business focus. I'm more on point now than I was before, using this reasoning in other areas of my life. I'm happy to say that my publishing company Imara Ushairi has become a real business. My idea's are coming to fruition.
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Dm_and_am_200_2Join me, fresh from my "march" on Washington against the FDA Globalization Act of 2008, for the next Indies In The City!

When: August 5, 2008
Time: 5:30pm
Where: California Pizza Kitchen, Dupont Circle (on the red line)
Special : Anne-Marie Faiola of Brambleberry (pictured with me)

Please leave your comment below as an RSVP because we need to get the restaurant a count. Bring some cash to pay for your meal. One drink of your choice is on me!

See you there!

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Hello Community,The month of July is on its way out and the August is , lets just say here.RACI, WIN, DIN continues to be the turnaround platform for some and the moving ahead profile for others. ( check my profile to get initials translation).THE CELL PHONE REVOLUTION IS HEREI do hope you have positioned yourself to benefit from thiswireless industry shift- In 1989 Excel Communication did this forlong distance. By 1996 it had 1 million rep and was the 4th largest provider of long distance ( ATT, Sprint, and MCI up til then was the only major "players"). This has NOT happen in telecommunication again until now. Change Long Distance ( which was the boom of the 90's to Wireless which is the boom of the 20"s).29 Jul 08 My Wireless Store goes on line. I encourage youto get your own store now and be entitled to the special promotionsbeing offer people who have signed on.Go towww.juniques.nettoday, get your site. Check this out.You can not lose from investigation, howvever, you can lose fromhesitation. Ok, go tohttp://www.juniques.netand get pre enrolled.I look forward to you being part of our winning team. Making OUR OWN History!Networkingly Yours,Rickey623 455 6364
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My Circle!

~UnknownWhen I was little, I used to believe in the concept ofone best friend,and then I started to become a woman.And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up,God would show you the best in many friends.One friend is needed when you're going through thingswith your man.Another friend is needed when you're going through thingswith your mom.Another will sit beside you in the bleachers as you delightin your children and their activities.Another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be.One friend will say, 'Let's cry together,'another, 'Let's fight together,'another, 'Let's walk away together.'another friend will meet your spiritual need,another your shoe obsession,another your love for good books,another will be with you in your season of confusion,another will be your clarifier,another the wind beneath your wings.But whatever their assignment in your life, on whatever the occasion, on whatever the day, or wherever you need them to meet you with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back, orto hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself,those are your best friends.It may all be wrapped up in one woman,but for many, it's wrapped up in several..one from 7th grade,one from high school,several from the college years,a couple from old jobs,on some days your mother,on some days your neighbor,on others, your sisters,and on some days, your daughters.
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Experts say it takes 30 days to change a negative behavior to a positive behavior. With that in mind I will be posting a positive quote of the day for the next 30 days. I hope all of you will find a quote that pushes you forward in your goal towards business success. Stay tuned.......Zanira Says SMILEDay 7"People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do."Zanira Says SMILE
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The more I push forward. The more obstacles come my way but you know what. You have to KEEP ON PUSHING and MOVE ON UP.On May 9 my 31 year old younger brother just died. with no warning or anything. This was the first blow of the summer until my grandmother died on July 9. So I have been in NY most of the month still pushing and moving.since I have 2 children I have no choice but to keep on pushing and moving. It is hard but ya got ta do what ya got ta do.After all of the drama I still rise. God is so good. I am still here. My business is still rolling. I got many things that are brewing and I am still moving.I also have to take time out for myself.Yesterday I had a birthday party to take my daughter to. A million errands to run prior to 1:30pm, I decided I had to get my bushy eyebrows attended to. I sat down and decided to take the time out for a pedi also. Even thought I felt guilty at the time, everything worked out and I was able to just sit down for a moment and do something for myself.I wonder did my grandmother ever have the chance to do anything for herself. At 91 I recall she worked until 80 something. Can you imagine that???? I know socially life had to be hard back then. I wonder if she was able to do the things that she wanted to do in life. I know of a couple of things she wanted to do but could not. She did keep pushing and to me life is the greatest gift. God granted her a long one and I hope he will do the same for me.So I will keep on pushing and moving on up.Thanks for listening. I pray that August will bring me more joy and peace.Valerie
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Exposure on Website

Hey people!For Writing Folks:I’m still working on my website, and I’m going to have a page dedicated to local artists/writers. If you or someone know might be interested please contact me at adriannegraves@imaraushairi.com or imaraushairi@yahoo.com. I will post a mini-bio, snippet of your work, a brief literary honors/resume, and link to your site. It’s a great way for someone to know about you and your work.For some of you guys, who are artistically inclined but not in the area, contact me anyway. I can still post you on the site.For Business Folks:I plan to have a section dedicated to business tips and so forth. If you have a post you would like to place on the site, I would include alongside your name, business info, and link to your site. If interested please contact me at adriannegraves@imaraushairi.com.Thanks,Adrianne
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Thanks!

Hello everyone, I’m sad to say that it is cloudy and drizzling here in Chapel Hill but I’m still pretty excited. Thanks for taking the time to come on here and look at updates. At the moment, I’m trying to make my publishing company legit and create a logo for my company. I’m excepting plenty of ideas from people. Imara Ushairi means strong verse/poetry in Swahili and a lot of my poetry uses the same themes of love, lost, hope and the strength to carry through.Well, I now understand why authors give up everything to become signed with a publishing house. This mess is expensive! But I refuse to get a business loan, no need to go into debt. But I am loving the freedom of creating my book. I’m doing everything myself, or everything. Thanks Kadia! It’s a liberating feeling, working on the type setting and watching my little poems form into a book. Shoot, I even have an acknowledgments and copyright page. Soon I will post some new pictures and keep providing updates.Thanks for caring, supporting, and reading!
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Black In America, The Real Review

Greetings!Did you watch the CNN special, "Black In America"?Please join Black Business America on BlogTalkRadio for a live discussoin entitled, "Black In America, The Real Review" this Sunday evening at 6pm. Please call in to 646-478-5775 and join us for a most interesting and informative conversation on the CNN special.
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BSM Company News!

What's new?Business Support by Mittie has made several changes since relocating to the Atlanta area. I would like to thank all of my current clients for your support and prospective clients for your interest. I work very long hours to ensure that the quality of my work is exceptional all while delivering projects promptly.Sean's Web WorldAfter months of challenges that we overcame, Sean's Web world is now in full swing. Sean is currently accepting new projects for professional websites, Myspace Pages and Ning Network Creation. He will also be resuming his college coursework this fall, so please wish him the best! For more information please visit Seans’s Web World on BSM.Accounting Services by Christopher StricklandWe have welcomed Mr. Christopher Strickland as our professional accountant to the Business Support by Mittie team. Mr. Strickland began his career after graduating from The University of West Georgia, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting in Carrollton, Georgia. Since then he has worked as an accounting assistant for Alert Financial Services and as an Area Manager, with Instant Tax Service.Mr. Strickland assists BSM with the financial statements for each and every business plan we write. In addition, he is available to provide the following services to our clients:Accounts Payables*Accounts Receivables*Payroll*Internal Audits*Monthly Reconciliations*Monthly Closing and General Ledger Management*Tax Preparation and Consulting*Cash Management*Journal Entry*Fixed Asset Accounting & Depreciation*Monthly Financial Analysis and ReportsOur rates for service vary based upon your needs. For a free 20 minute consultation please call 1-800-518-9846 or send an email to accountingservices@businesssupportbymittie.netNew Website Features!If you are a current client you may now pay for hours online or service deposits online via Google Checkout. Please visit our website and click on payments to do so. If you do not see your particular project, please call us for an email invoice. We think this option will be best and will save you time!Please visit our events calendar updated weekly. It is new to the website so please feel free to share your event. Advertising costs include special marketing of this page that will allow you event to be seen by thousands of people.We have finally added a blog which I have not seemed to have time to do until now. Here we will discuss topics that may help you run your small business. You may also send us links to your blog if it related to business and I will add it for FREE!BSM now Partnered with Total Merchant ServicesIf you are in need of a credit card terminal TMS is offering a promotion that offers:* A FREE terminal* No early contract termination fees* State of the Art Equipment* 27/7 Customer Service......and so much more. For more information, please call 1-800-518-9846 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am-6:00pm EST. There are commissioned sales positions available, if you know someone that is interested, please forward the information! This position is great for a college student or someone seeking sales experience.To sign-up for our newsletter please visit this link
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LETS PLAY THE NAME GAME

How in the world do people come up with clever and catchy business names? For months now I have been trying to come up with a name for my new business. Next to doing my business plan (which I am still working on) this has got to be one of the most frustrating things to do. Well for me anyway. I thought this would be the easiest part of it all. But who was I kidding.I have tried different variations of things. I tried using my name (which just may be my best option) but it is not original enough, nor is it that catchy. I tried to think of some sort of catchy name that has to do with events and entertainment but everything that I can think of, is already being used. ; Anything that is worth using, anyway. And if it is not already being used, it has too many words and syllables in it. No one wants to say a mouthful just to say a business’s name. I tried to get some advice from friends and family members but they don’t take my business seriously enough to give me a name worth a second thought. What is a girl to do?I really can’t make any steps forward with out finalizing my name first. I cannot get incorporated. I can’t do a logo or a slogan. I can’t make flyers or build a website. I can’t build advertising banners or anything that needs to be done to make my business successful. I will not even be able to do something as simple as get business cards.Now I started using the name Black Dress Entertainment. The first time I said the name, immediately I thought of a funeral engagement. Other than that initial thought, I really do like the name. It has a classy feel to it but I am not sure if it is what I really want. When I Google the name I get a million responses. It’s only when I put quotation marks around it like “black dress entertainment” I get about 30 responses back. Which is good, right? Honestly this is the name that I am leaning towards but I want to be sure. I need to make sure of it before I have all my business cards and logo designed and decide not to use it again. That would be killer.I also looked at calling the company Word of Mouth Events, but that name or saying is in everyone’s mouth and they wouldn’t only be talking about my company. They would be talking about any and everything worth talking about. And that Google search brings up even more responses. HOLY COW! I want my name to stand out and only get about maybe 150 responses (still a lot but a whole lot better than a million).I just don’t know what to do. I want a name that when you hear it, you know exactly what we are about. But I also don’t want it to be to long or complicated where people get frustrated just saying it or try to make up their own acronyms for it. I want something that is happy and brings thoughts of joy and excitement to every ones minds. Not something that is dark and gloomy and may have you thinking about anything else but happy times. I look at all the businesses on my favorite sites, BBWO (black business women online) and SUN (start up nation), and just about everyone has a catchy business name that suites their company. The only ones that don’t are the ones named after the business owners.Everyone keeps saying just relax and let the name come to you. It has been months now and it hasn’t come to me yet. How long am I to wait for a name to come to me? Seven months, 12 months, 2 years, who knows? And what if it comes to me in a dream? Being that I am not the kind of person who remembers any of my dreams, that wouldn’t help me at all either.I am being patient though and considering all my options so that I can have the best possible name. Hopefully it will not be before long that I would have a company name…HOPEFULLY. Keep your fingers crossed!!!!Any suggestions?
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